Zacharias

American  

[zak-uh-rahy-uhs] / ˌzæk əˈraɪ əs /

noun

1. Douay Bible. Zechariah.

2. Saint. Also died 752, Greek ecclesiastic, born in Italy: pope 741–752.

3. Zachariah.

4. a male given name, form of Zachariah.

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Zacharias British  

/ ˈzækərɪ, ˌzækəˈraɪə, ˌzækəˈraɪəs /

noun

1. New Testament John the Baptist's father, who underwent a temporary period of dumbness for his lack of faith (Luke 1)

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Example Sentences

Rembrandt's Vision of Zacharias in the Temple, from 1633, was excluded from a list of the Dutch master's works in 1960, and disappeared after being sold to a private collector the following year.

From BBC

"After today's decision, justice must, without distraction, investigate the involvement of third parties in felony offenses," said Zacharias Kesses, a lawyer for victims of the Predator affair.

From BBC

Ali Zacharias’ heartbreak began Jan. 18 when she was on a lunch break with Onyx at the Whole Foods on Grand Avenue near 8th Street, she told The Times in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times

But as Zacharias stood watching the car disappear, she felt bereft.

From Los Angeles Times

The Roman Catholic diocese of Toledo, which placed Zacharias on administrative leave after his August 2020 arrest, said the sentencing “marks another step towards justice for all of those harmed” by Zacharias’ actions.

From Seattle Times